An inaugural Palaeontology lecture, talk on Victorian political cartoons and the annual Elliot Johnston Memorial Lecture round out a diverse set of free events presented by Flinders University.

History Research Seminar

Associate Professor Richard Scully, University of New England is presenting on ‘Eminent Victorian Cartoonists – Reflections and Future Directions’. Professor Scully will share the background on the first in depth study of the Victorian form of the political cartoon told through the life stories of exponents.

Where: Room 154, Social Sciences South, Flinders University Bedford Park Campus

When: Friday 12 October 2018, 11:15am to 12:15pm

RSVP is not required, find out more on the Flinders University Events webpage

 

2018 Elliott Johnston Memorial Lecture

The annual seminar will feature Professor Miriam Jorgensen, Research Director at University of Arizona Native Nations Institute, presenting on ‘American exceptionalism or Australian opportunity? An examination of Indigenous nation building’. These seminars are designed to bring together members of the legal and Indigenous community to explore themes related to Indigenous persons.

Where: Room 1 Level 1, Flinders University Victoria Square Campus

When: Tuesday 16 October 2018, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Register: Via the Flinders University Events webpage

 

Celebrating 30 Years of Palaeontology at Flinders

The inaugural Wells Palaeontology Lecture will feature Professor Rod Wells, College of Science & Engineering presenting on ‘Down the Rabbit Hole: Caves and Deserts as Windows onto a Time before History’. Professor Wells will share his passion for vertebrate palaeontology, the challenges and the excitement of exploration – and the pleasure derived from reading publications of those who came before.

Where: Health Sciences Lecture Theatre Complex, Lecture Theatre 1.01, Flinders University Bedford Park Campus

When: Saturday 20 October 2018, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Register: Via the Flinders University Events webpage